RS-232 using an USB converter

Perform the following steps to set up the communication between the MRL-6.1 and your PC:

1. Install the Commander software on your PC.
2. Connect the provided USB to RS-232 converter to your PC. If required, install the driver of the USB to RS-232 converter.
3. Start the Commander software.

4. Click on Communication assistant on the right-hand side of the Commander window.

   

5. Select Serial Connection and press Next.

   

6. Make sure the MRL-6.1 is powered either by internal or external batteries and press Next.

   

7. Select Logger (115200 Bd) and press Next.

   

8. Either tick Connection and select a previously configured connection, or tick Select port and select the COM port that was assigned to the USB/RS-232 converter; then click Next.

   

   If more than one COM ports are listed and you are not sure which one to select, open the Windows Device Manager (press Windos-key and type device manager) and expand the menu Ports (COM & LPT). By unplugging and re-plugging your USB/RS-232 converter you can identify the number of the desired port.

9. Select New connection and click Next.

   

10. Assign a name to the connection and click Next. The software now searches for connected devices. This procedure can take several seconds.

    

11. Select if you want to create a new station. If yes, assign an appropriate name. If a station already exists, it will be recognized and automatically selected.

12. Click Finish. Upon completion, the newly created connection is displayed in the Communication section of the Commander.

    

13. Click Connect to open the connection with the data logger. If the connection was successful a green icon is displayed at the top-right corner of the Commander window.

    

    All configured connections can be viewed under the tab Connections (F8).

    Alternatively, a connection can be configured manually; please consult the Commander manual for detailed instructions.